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Sack

🔄 Synonyms of "Sack"

29 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
shiftnoun	A movement to do something, a beginning.
clearverb	Transparent in colour.
dischargenoun	To free of a debt, claim, obligation, responsibility, accusation, etc.; to absolve; to acquit; to forgive; to clear.
dismissverb	(transitive) To discharge; to end the employment or service of.
releasenoun	(software) The distribution, either public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product.
terminateverb	(transitive) To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state.
liberationnoun	The act of liberating or the state of being liberated.
chemisenoun	A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
plundernoun	(transitive) To pillage, take or destroy all the goods of, by force (as in war); to raid, sack.
netnoun	Remaining after expenses or deductions.
pokeverb	To prod or jab with an object such as a finger or a stick.
dismissalnoun	Deprivation of office; the fact or process of being fired from employment or stripped of rank.
pouchnoun	A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
pocketnoun	(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
hammocknoun	A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
carrier bagnoun	(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.
firingnoun	The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
sackingnoun	(countable) Firing or termination of an employee.
sackfulnoun	The amount a sack will contain.
force outverb	To cause something to be ejected
paper bagnoun	A bag made of paper, especially a firm brown kind intended for carrying groceries.
give noticeverb	(idiomatic) To announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving.
sack upverb	(slang, vulgar, intransitive) To force oneself to become more manly; to toughen up or man up.
give the axeverb	(informal, idiomatic) To fire (dismiss from employment).

↔️ Antonyms of "Sack"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
engageverb	(transitive) To engross or hold the attention of; to keep busy or occupied.
employverb	To retain (someone) as an employee.
hireverb	(transitive) To employ; to obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Sack"

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Word	Definition
carrier bagnoun	(UK) A bag made of thin polythene or paper, generally used for carrying groceries or other purchased items.
paper bagnoun	A bag made of paper, especially a firm brown kind intended for carrying groceries.
sack upverb	(slang, vulgar, intransitive) To force oneself to become more manly; to toughen up or man up.
pouchnoun	A small bag usually closed with a drawstring.
pocketnoun	(clothing) A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
hammocknoun	A swinging couch or bed, usually made of netting or canvas about six feet (1.8 meters) wide, suspended by clews or cords at the ends.
netnoun	The amount remaining after expenses or other kinds of deductions are subtracted.
sacquenoun	Alternative spelling of sack (“a short, loose-fitting garment for women and children”). [A bag; especially a large bag of strong, coarse material for storage and handling of various commodities, such as potatoes, coal, coffee; or, a bag with handles used at a supermarket, a grocery sack; or, a small bag for small items, a satchel.]
shiftnoun	A movement to do something, a beginning.
chemisenoun	A short nightdress, or similar piece of lingerie.
firingnoun	The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
pokenoun	A prod, jab, or thrust.
firenoun	(uncountable) A (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering.
clearnoun	(carpentry) Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
plundernoun	An instance of plundering.
give noticeverb	(idiomatic) To announce one's intent to leave a job; to inform an employer that one is leaving.
send awayverb	(idiomatic, transitive) To dismiss from one's presence.
force outnoun	(baseball) An instance of an out created by touching a base in advance of a runner who has no base to return to while in possession of a ball which has already touched the ground.
dischargenoun	(medicine) The act of releasing an inpatient from hospital.
terminateverb	(transitive) To end something, especially when left in an incomplete state.